Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura
Summary
A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Bajura's Himali Rural Municipality remains incomplete after over a decade, causing severe hardship and safety risks for locals.
Key Points
- The suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura has remained incomplete for about 15 years.
- Over Rs 2.5 million has been spent, but construction has stalled with unused materials left at the site.
- Locals face serious risks crossing the river using makeshift wooden structures, resulting in deaths and injuries.
- Education is affected as a school across the river closes up to four months during the rainy season due to lack of safe access.
